Sectional multipurpose pill container



y 1955 M. w. MATTHIESEN 2,707,552

SECTIONAL MULTIPURPOSE PILL CONTAINER Filed Sept. 22, 1952 IN V EN TOR.

onl EH 5 Marvin W. Maffhiesen United States Patent SECTIONAL .MULTIPURPOSE PILL CONTAINER Marvin W. Matthiesen, Minneapolis, Minn.

Application September- 22, 1952, Serial No. 310,899

1 Claim. (Cl. 206-37) The present invention relates: to practical ways and means whereby a person called upon to carry and take one or more kinds ofpills or tablets may do so byway of the means, a simple sectional multipurpose container, revealed herein.

Carrying medicinal products, usually in pill or tablet form, on ones person for handy and ready accessibility and use, has always posed a problem to the one'who finds himself confronted dailywith the same. It is be lieved, however, that one equipped with the unique holder or container which is herein revealed, will find himself in a satisfactory position to not only cope with the problem, but to solve it with requisite appropriateness.

In carrying out the principles of the invention, a pocket-sized sectional container is utilized. One, which it is believed, is structurally distinct and practical and represents not only a contribution to the art, but which is an advancement in the art.

It is another objective to structurally, functionally and otherwise improve upon similarly constructed and performing prior art pill carriers, dispensers and the like, and in doing so, to provide one which is destined, it is believed, to fulfill the requirements and needs of manufacturers, druggists, users and others.

A still further object of the invention, generally speaking, is to improve upon and reduce the number of parts entering into the combination, thereby not only increasing the efficiency of the device as a unit, but also rendering the same less costly to manufacture and to otherwise simplify factors of assembling and sale.

Briefly summarized, a preferred embodiment of the invention has to do with a pocket type sectional container for carrying pills and tablets of different kinds on ones person for handy and predetermined periodic use comprising an elongated unit embodying a plurality of axially aligned separably connected similar complemental sections, each section being closed at one end and open at the opposite end and means partitioning and separating one section from the next adjacent section, whereby to render said sections selectively and individually usable according to the prescribed requirements of the user.

More specifically, a preferred embodiment of the invention is characterized by what may be identified as an elongated sectional barrel, the latter embodying a first tubular bottom section closed at its outer end and open at its opposite inner end, a second tubular intermediate section closed at one end and open at the opposite end, said closed end being telescopically and separably joined with and closing the open inner end of said bottom section, a third top section closed at its outer end and open at its inner end, a plug telescoping into and closing the last named inner end, said plug being in the form of a coupling between the top section and intermediate section and having a collar removably. joined with the intermediate section and closing the open end of the latter section.

2,707,552 Patented May 3, 1955 "Ice Other objects, features and advantages will becomemore readily apparent from the following description and the accompanying, sheet of illustrative drawings.

In the accompanying drawings, wherein like numerals were employed to designate; like parts throughout the views:

Figure 1 is a perspective view of a sectional pocketsize multipurpose pill container and carrier, constructed in accordance with the principles of the present invention.

Figure 2 is a perspective view ofan exploded type wherein the components or sections are aptly revealed.

Figure 3 is a central longitudinal, sectional view on. a slightly enlarged: scale, which is taken on; the, plane of the line 3-3 of Figure 4. looking in the direction of the arrows.

Figure 4- is a further enlarged cross-section takenon the plane of the line 4--4 of Figure 4 looking in the direction ofthe arrows.

The over-all. container, in a unitary orcollective sense, is in: the form of an elongated. pocket-size barrel which in general appearance represents a well-known type of fountain pen, the type which is easily carried in ones coat pocket, a handbag or the like. Generally speaking, the barrel maybe said to be of a triple part form, each part being identified as a section, and. each section being an individual cell: or container for a particular medicine in pill: form. One section which may be called the; bottomsection and, for-convenience, is'. de

noted by the numeral 6 and this is hollow and tubular and has one end, its outer end here, closed as at 8. The opposite end 10 is open and internally screw-threaded as at 12 in Figure 3. The internal compartment or space 14 serves to receive the tablets or pills in the manner shown. The next complemental section, and this may be conveniently referred to as the intermediate section, is denoted by the numeral 16. This is also hollow or tubular and cylindrical and its left hand end is closed as at 18. This end portion is reduced in cross-section and externally screw-threaded at 20 to provide a shoulder 22. This functions as a sort of a coupling and telescopes into and in fact is screwed into the threads 12 and therefore serves to close the open end 10 of the section 6. The opposite end of the section 16 is internally and externally smooth and open as at 24. The remaining or third section, which is here called the top section, is denoted by the numeral 26 and it too is hollow and cylindrical in cross-section and closed at its outer end as at 28. The opposite end is open and internally screw-threaded at 30, and to make a satisfactory joint or connection between the components the coupling 32 is provided. This takes the form of a solid screw-threaded plug 34, which screws into and plugs and closes the open end of the section 26. The plug also has a non-threaded collar of ring-like form 36 which telescopically fits over the open end portion 24 of the section 16 and closes the container portion 36 thereof. The numeral 38 denotes a spring clasp or so called pocket-clip which is anchored suitably at one end as at 40 on the barrel section 26 as shown in Figure 3. Incidentally, the container portion of this section is denoted at 42. The clip obviously permits the over-all device, when it is assembled in the form shown in Figures 1 and 3, to be carried in ones pocket or handbag, purse, or the like. An added feature is the provision of a symbol or insignia at 44, which is preferably in the form of a red cross, to signify that the contents of the container is medicine.

It is within the purview of this invention to provide a fluid-tight joint between the container sections 6 and 16 so that the section 6 could be used to carry a dose of liquid medicine, for example, a teaspoonful. While many medicines are conveniently put up in pill and tablet form aromas for handy use, there are some which are necessarily have to be in liquid form, and so therefore, this invention is intended to serve the general needs of the person who is compelled to carry medicine for one reason or another.

It is within the purview of the invention, to employ non-corrodible commercial plastics in constructing the sections or parts herein revealed, and it is also within the spirit of the concept to employ, if desired, clear transparent plastics so that one may keep an eye on the contents of the separate cells or container sections. The device may be made to match existing pen and pencil designs and shapes, thus, making the appearance neat and appealing to the person required to carry it. The device is exceedingly economical to produce, and may be sold to users for a modest charge. With this device, instead of having to bother with carrying several pill boxes, bottles, etc., the one device may have its separate compartments or sections readied for the days supply in a practical and satisfactory manner.

It is thought that persons skilled in the art to which the invention relates will be able to obtain a clear understanding of the invention after considering the description in connection with the drawings. Therefore, a more lengthy description is regarded as unnecessary.

Minor changes in the shape, size and arrangement of details coming within the field of invention claimed may be resorted to in actual parctice, if desired.

Having described the invention, what is claimed as new is:

A pocket-sized container for carrying pills and tablets of ditferent kinds on ones person for handy and convenient use comprising an elongated sectional barrel, the

latter embodying a first tubular bottom section closed at its outer end and open at its opposite inner end, a second tubular intermediate section closed at one end and open at the opposite end, said closed end being telescopically and separably jointed with and closing the open inner end of said bottom section, a third top section closed at its outer end and open at its inner end, a plug telescoping into and closing the last named inner end, said plug being in the form of a coupling between the top section and intermediate section and having a collar telescoped over and frictionally joined with the intermediate section and closing the open end of the latter section, the inner end of the top section being internally screw-threaded, said plug being externally screw-threaded and screwed into and joined with the internal screw-threads of said top section, the inner open end of said bottom section being internally screwthrcaded and the adjacent complemental closed end of said intermediate section being reduced in cross section, externally screw-threaded, and screwed into the screwthreads at the inner end of said bottom section.

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